Brazil Africa Institute signs international agreement with the Port Authority of Las Palmas
and the president of the Brazil Africa Institute, João Bosco Monte.
The first day of the Brazil Africa Forum 2024 was marked by the signing of a significant international agreement between the Brazil Africa Institute and the Port Authority of Las Palmas, located in the Canary Islands, Spain. The document was signed by the president of the Brazil Africa Institute, Professor João Bosco Monte, and the director of the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Francisco Javier Trujillo Ramírez. Given its strategic position among the South American, European, and African continents, the port of Las Palmas plays a vital role in international maritime traffic.
During the event, Professor João Bosco Monte emphasized the importance of the partnership: “A container traveling from Brazil to the African coast takes far too long, and this is no longer acceptable. Today, we are embarking on a significant partnership that will streamline this flow, reducing transit times and making operations more agile and effective. In addition to logistical aspects, we recognize the necessity of developing a robust training and capacity-building program for professionals, which will be essential for sustaining and expanding future operations between Brazil and Africa.”
Francisco Javier Trujillo Ramírez warmly celebrated the signing of the agreement. “It is a pleasure to formalize this agreement with the Brazil Africa Institute, as it will enable us to strengthen connections between the continents, reduce costs, and enhance commercial traffic between Brazil and Africa.”
The president of the Port Authority of Las Palmas, Beatriz Calzada Ojeda, participated in the event remotely and highlighted, “We are honored to establish this partnership. We are located between two continents, serving as a gateway to Europe. In that sense, we believe we can collaborate in creating important connections between Brazil and Africa. This agreement will allow us to act not only as a strategic hub but also to advance the training of professionals and other collaborative projects.”
With the new agreement, the Port of Las Palmas is expected to become a critical point for trade between Brazil, Africa, and Europe, while also contributing to the development of specialized labor in the sector.
